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Arthur Bedian Obituary
Arthur H. Bedian, 90, of Glen Carbon, Ill., formerly of Granite City, Ill., born Aug. 28, 1922, in Granite City, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon, Ill.
Arthur played on the Granite City High School basketball team that won the 1940 State Championship. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp. Arthur was a life long member of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church, Granite City, Ill., where he served as past chairman of the Board of Trustees, a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, a charter member of the Armenian Youth Federation and was a member of the Daron Band. He had worked for Emerson Electric as a property accountant. Arthur will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary T., nee Knekleian, Bedian, whom he married on Oct. 18, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., and who died Nov. 6, 2004; his parents, Asadour and Elizabeth, nee Yeghiazarian, Bedian; and his sister, Sue Newman.
Surviving are his loving children, Lisa (Robert) Kurtz of St. Charles, Mo., and Greg (Silva) Bedian of Arlington Heights, Ill.; grandchildren, Knar, Garin and Daron; sister, Carolyn (George) Chalmers of Middletown, N.J.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family and friends.
The Bedian family would like to extend a special thank you to the Meridian Village Staff, especially to the care givers in the Hummingbird Lane Unit and to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Memorials may be given to St. Gregory's Armenian Apostolic Church, Granite City, Hairenik Association, Meridian Village Benevolent Care and will be accepted at the funeral chapel. www.irwinchapel.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Rd. Granite City, Ill., with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Funeral: In celebration of his life, funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at St. Gregory's Armenian Apostolic Church, Granite City, Ill., with Father Stephan Baljian officiating. According to Arthur's wishes he will be cremated. Private interment will be held at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, Glen Carbon, Ill.
IRWIN CHAPEL,
Granite City, Ill.
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Grassi Family
March 2, 2013
Our condolences to Lisa, Greg and the family. We have many great memories of your parents. They were both always so welcoming whenever we visited and were truly interested in how our family was doing. Mr. Bedian was a true gentleman, and we always enjoyed spending time with him. You are all in our prayers.
Mike & Mary Ann George
March 1, 2013
Lisa, Greg and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your dear Father. What a great man. I always think of him and your Mother with the fondest memories. He is truly going to be sorely missed. During this most difficult time, I pray that God will Bless you and your lovely family with His Love, Peace, Comfort and Strength. Though I will not be with you physically, know that our entire family is with you in spirit and love and will keep all of you in our daily prayers. Together we will celebrate your Father's life with many good memories and laughs. God be with you today and always.
Doorways
March 1, 2013
Our sincere sympathies to your family. Fond memories of one loved so dearly live on in our hearts always.
Annie Litton-Knapp
March 1, 2013
My sincere sympathies to the family. Your mother and father were such wonderful neighbors to my mother. Thoughts and prayer to you.
PHIL ODOM
March 1, 2013
SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest
sympathy on their loss.
May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through
this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort
them and give them strength.
On behalf of a grateful nation we leave our sympathy
and a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered
by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
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